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Before planting soybeans

Ohio State University Extension plant pathologist Anne Dorrance says before planting soybeans there are some things to consider, especially if going back into a field that was planted to soybeans last year.

“Don’t plant back in a field that had Sclerotinia, fields that had Sclerotinia should be rotated out,” said Dorrance. “Fields also where cyst nematode populations are climbing, avoid those fields for replanting into soybeans.”

But one of the biggest concerns the Ohio State specialist has is planting soybeans into no-till corn residue, considering the ear rot problems may saw last year.

“This is the same disease that we’ve shown when the inoculum is really high, can also affect soybean seedlings,” Dorrance said.

The Ohio State plant pathologist recommends either a seed treatment or she says a residue management practice such as chopping the corn residue or tillage to keep inoculum levels down.